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A ‘Human-First’ Approach to AI (ft. Joel Kaiser)

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Over the course of his career, Joel Kaiser has worn a number of creative hats: songwriter, performer, graphic designer, brand expert, festival organizer, and more. Now, he steps into the music tech space as the co-founder of First Rule, a ‘human-first’ company that employs AI to give artists control over how their Musical Essence is used throughout the ecosystem.

Joel joins us for an in-depth conversation on the state of art, creativity, and technology, while previewing the first annual Music City Make-a-Thon, taking place in Nashville from March 23-28.

Learn more about the Music City Make-a-Thon: https://www.firstrule.ai/musicCityMakeAThon

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This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at The Russell, a historic East Nashville church converted into a boutique hotel: https://russellnashville.com

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Trust the Process

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With 2026 now in full swing, different levels bring different devils. A new year means new challenges and opportunities, and that means digging in and doing the work as the story unfolds.

There will be highs. There will be lows. There are lessons in both. It’s all a part of the process…

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‘Don’t Say No’: 20 Years as a DJ (ft. Dominic Longo)

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Our latest guest on The Quinn Spinn is… my brother.

My brother Dominic has been a professional DJ for the past two decades. Like anybody building an entertainment-based business from zero, he’s learned countless lessons along the way — lessons which he now looks to teach the next generation of aspiring event DJs.

Also, this episode offers a throwback all the way to the pre-historic days of The Quinn Spinn. In case you didn’t know, we got our start as a college radio show called Dominic & The Quinn at Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA in 2007-08.

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All Poets and Heroes: Using Authenticity to Win the ‘Battle’

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Alt-rockers All Poets & Heroes outlasted stiff competition to be crowned Nashville’s Battle of the Bands winners. The competition — hosted by our good friend ARREIS and Chicago-based music platform Local Nation — helped some of Nashville’s top emerging artists showcase their talent, while building a stronger community among the independent music industry.

Today, we chat with All Poets & Heroes about the win, their journey as a band, and what we can expect going forward.

This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve, Nashville, TN.

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Embarking Upon the Artist Journey (ft. Brandon Brown)

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Brandon Brown is stepping from behind the board and into the artist realm. The Nashville-based musician comes from a varied world of musical influences — from his own work and others’ — and checked in with us at the outset of this chapter of his creative journey.

This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve, Nashville, TN.

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10 Minutes of Raw Gratitude

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We are at the end of a truly incredible summer — one that saw our Underground Music Collective movement connect with thousands of new people, and venture to places we had never been before.

Before we forge ahead, let’s pause, reflect, and say “thank you.”

This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve, Nashville, TN.

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Navigating Your Vision Through External Changes

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In this Quinn Spinn Highlight, Adam Lawrence of The Mad Sugars discusses the importance of remaining true to your vision, even as circumstances outside of your control continue to change.

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What Makes NashLive! Different?

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Our RESCHEDULED NashLive! experience takes place this Friday, April 26 at Helping Our Music Evolve in Nashville. Featuring the talents of Alexis Donn, The Healers (Lord Goldie and Foundation Mecca), and ARREIS, NashLive! presents an opportunity for emerging artists to present their big-stage experience in an intimate setting — and capture the magic for more opportunities down the road.

In this clip from our NashLive! roundtable episode, the lineup discusses what sets this opportunity apart from others in Nashville — and what the opportunity to differentiate themselves means for their careers.

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Connecting Mental Health and Music (ft. Zhaklina)

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Zhaklina Spencer uses her artist platform to shed light on a topic of increasing importance within creative circles: mental health. In addition to exploring these themes in her music, Zhaklina is the founder of ⁠Mental Health Songwriter Nights⁠, a Nashville-based showcase dedicated to mental health awareness and advocacy.

Today on The Quinn Spinn, we learn more about Zhaklina’s meaningful mission, and the ways her own experiences and challenges have inspired her to shine a light on mental health advocacy.

This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve, Nashville, TN.

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Moving with Intention, Dancing with Fear (ft. Adam Lawrence of The Mad Sugars)

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A calling card of The Mad Sugars‘ chief songsmith Adam Lawrence is intention. His diligence and attention to detail comes through in every facet of the band’s platform — including the concepts behind their infectious garage rock dance pop hits.

Today, we welcome Adam back to the show for the first time since early in our OG run in 2013. We discuss the band’s evolution, and the personal and professional growth comes with it.

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